Emotional intelligence
Self-report versus ability-based EQ measures, and what the scores can honestly support in manager development.
2 November 2026 · 8 min read
Can emotional intelligence be trained? Yes, but check what moved
Meta-analyses put EI training at about half a standard deviation. The useful question is which score moved, and whether anything reached the desk on Monday.
30 October 2026 · 9 min read
Goleman's five domains are a vocabulary, not a measurement
The five domains describe intentions, not things a rater can see. How to convert each one into an observable cue, three anchors and an agreement test.
28 October 2026 · 9 min read
Self-report EQ tests mostly measure self-confidence
Self-report EQ scores correlate .18 to .21 with ability tests and about .43 with emotional stability. What to use them for, and what never to decide with them.
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